Police release CCTV in hunt for man after woman sexually assaulted on Elizabeth line train
A woman was sexually assaulted on a crowded Elizabeth line train in central London, and British Transport Police have now released CCTV images of a
A woman was sexually assaulted on a crowded Elizabeth line train in central London, and British Transport Police have now released CCTV images of a man they want to identify. The incident happened on April 19 as the train moved through some of the city’s busiest stations.
Police said the man boarded at Tottenham Court Road at about 7.30pm. When the train reached Bond Street, he allegedly assaulted the woman before trying to melt into the crowd on board. He later got off at Ealing Broadway.
CCTV appeal
Detectives have asked the public to help track him down. Officers released images of a man they believe may have information that could assist the investigation, and urged anyone who recognises him to get in touch.
British Transport Police said people can text 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40. The force did not release the victim’s identity.
In the images, the man is described as wearing a black Under Armour cap and shirt. Police also said he has a moustache, a goatee and a tattoo on his left forearm.
Attack on a packed train
The assault unfolded on one of London’s busiest rail links, where passengers often stand shoulder to shoulder at peak times. That crowded setting, police say, appears to have helped the suspect try to disguise his actions in plain sight.
Elizabeth line services cut across central London and connect key commuter hubs, making them a routine part of the daily travel flow for thousands of people. Incidents on packed trains and platforms have repeatedly raised concerns about passenger safety and bystander intervention, especially when offenders rely on crowding to hide.
For investigators, the train’s route matters. Tottenham Court Road, Bond Street and Ealing Broadway are all major stops, and police are trying to piece together the man’s movements after he left the carriage. The CCTV release suggests officers still need the public’s help to close the gap.
